Prior Unity : The Basis for a New Human Civilization

The message of the book Prior Unity is that the impulse to peaceful, cooperative coexistence is humanity’s "true north." The impulse comes from our root-intelligence as one single species, and, at the same time, reflects the inherent unity of all life. To satisfy what human beings truly want and need (security, and the opportunity for unlimited participation in our social, cultural and economic life), and to ensure a benign future for life on earth, we have no choice: We must transcend what separates us and build on the deep foundation we all share, which is our prior, or already-existing unity. The prophetic call running through the whole book is that if we want to find the real basis for a new human culture, we must look beyond the outer world of separate objects, others, and events to the source, the root-condition in which all our experience is actually happening. This is not a religious matter, nor even a spiritual matter in any exclusive sense. It is about the source-reality that has no name, that is not a deity, but which is the being-essence in which we exist, the limitless conscious awareness to which everyone of us has access, regardless of our beliefs or philosophy. This is not a book about politics as we know it. It is about uncovering the true basis for a new politics, a new social contract that is founded in, and expressive of, how things really are. -from the introduction, by Carolyn Lee

Prior Unity is a path-breaking compilation of Adi Da's teachings on planetary non-dualism. Individual and social cooperation can be expressed only through the responsible activism of an embodied, inclusive global community. Let's make it happen!-James B. Quilligan, International economist

It is a rare event in human history when a truly enlightened master speaks directly to the world situation, what must be done about it, and the consciousness from which all action, individual and collective, must proceed. This is a profound book. We must take it seriously.-Bob Anderson, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Development Officer of the Leadership Circle

This is a sacred book to be read from the sacred space within us that has never forgotten we have always been one and we can manifest this prior unity on earth straight away.
-Lisette Schuitemaker, Author of Alight, Chair of the Center for Human Emergence (the Netherlands), Chair of Trustees of the Findhorn Foundation

Our essential oneness has been emphasized through the centuries by sages. The book Prior Unity highlights the essence of oneness, for action that generates results: knowing we are one; moving from competition to cooperation; being responsible; and refusing to play in ego-based, exploitative games. Prior Unity is an inspiring and profound call to action.-Monica Sharma, International expert and practitioner of leadership development for sustainable and equitable change

If humankind is going to make it to the other end of this century, it will only be by recourse to great Wisdom-Action, as presented in Prior Unity. And only together, as Earth-World all together--as one, not two. Profounder Wisdom is not available anywhere--nor more radical action. Drink from this source--deeply, from its infinite depth.-Rolf C. Carriere, Former U.N. official, Senior advisor to Nonviolent Peaceforce